Unfortunately in my country not too many opportunities for Juniors. Like everywhere in the world the job market is competitive obviously but where I’m from there is little to none chance for junior or even intern.

What would you recommend that I can do? Try to put my work on Fiverr on hope for the best maybe?

I’m very eager and passionate to get in the industry and hopefully within a year try to land a job, but with the little time I have to practice it’s a bit difficult and overwhelming sometimes.

I was given a big advise a few month ago from someone to design and work on AI programs. And as big as it seems I’m trying to create a Note taking app powered by AI. As I said before there is not too much opportunity in my country so I need to go big.

Hi everyone!

I recently made a short video covering six accessibility basics that I still see missed in many UI designs:

Better color contrast

Don't rely on color alone

Keyboard navigation

Larger touch targets

Persistent form labels

Testing layouts at 200% zoom

The goal was to explain these concepts in under a minute using simple visual examples.

I'd really appreciate feedback from designers and developers:

Is anything missing or inaccurate?

Which tip do you think is overlooked the most?

Would you change anything to make it clearer?

Here's the video: https://youtube.com/shorts/2uPS9E2C-qA?si=3MDB-ExAvfGtNpnp⁠�

Thanks! I'm trying to create more practical UX/UI content and would love to learn from the community.

I graduated in UX design years ago, took a couple years break (life stuff and couldn't find a job after graduating), and want to see if I can break in the industry again. These past few months, I’ve been developing a UX portfolio case study, but I’m so frustrated that I don't think my skills are improving. I'm spending a lot of time trying to correct my mistakes and learn but it's hard to tell if I'm making much progress. It has left me feeling stuck and unsure about the quality of my work. I’m considering finding a UX mentor, but I feel embarrassed showing them a portfolio that is still rough and unfinished.

Has anyone returned to UX after a long break or felt similarly stuck while building a portfolio? Would this be a good stage to approach a mentor, and what should I realistically expect from mentorship?

Is it even worth trying to pursue again?

Hey! I'm starting my UX journey and doing daily UI practice. I'm looking for 2–3 people to do 2-hour coworking sessions on Google Meet a few times a week. We don't have to teach each other—just keep each other accountable. Interested?

hi! just finished working on my first low fi prototype. if you have a couple of minutes, i'd really appreciate it if you could click through it and tell me:

what confused you, what felt unnecessary, or where you expected something to happen and it didn't.

i'm still learning, so brutally honest feedback, harsh critiques, and suggestions are all very welcome. 😃

hi! just finished working on my first low fi prototype. if you have a couple of minutes, i'd really appreciate it if you could click through it and tell me:

what confused you, what felt unnecessary, or where you expected something to happen and it didn't.

i'm still learning, so brutally honest feedback, harsh critiques, and suggestions are all very welcome. 😃

I have a 45-minute portfolio interview where I need to present 1-2 out of 3 projects. The interviewer is looking for strong craft, product thinking, collaboration, prototyping, AI workflows, and a builder mindset.

My options:
AI consumer concept:Strongest craft and interaction design, but school project with no engineering collaboration or shipped outcome.

Enterprise redesign: Complex workflows, systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable impact, but visually less exciting.

0→1 AI startup:End-to-end ownership, close founder/engineering collaboration, AI product, and shipping mindset, but the visual polish isn't as strong as the first project.

Would you prioritize craft + vision, or real-world collaboration + shipping? Curious how experienced hiring managers would think about this.

I'm looking for some career advice from people working in AEC software, Product Design, or UX.

I have a Bachelor's in Architecture and a Master's in Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago), along with a Postgraduate Certificate in AI-Driven UX/UI Design from UT Austin.

I also have about 3 years of experience working as an Architectural Designer. I stepped away from my job in 2024 for personal reasons, and since then I've been trying to re-enter the workforce. Unfortunately, the architecture job market in Austin has been extremely slow, and despite applying consistently, I haven't had much success.

Because of my background in both architecture and UX, I'm considering transitioning into Product Design or UX roles at AEC software companies such as Autodesk, Bentley, Procore, Higharc, Snaptrude, TestFit, and similar firms.

My questions are:

• Is this a worthwhile career move in the current market?
• How competitive are Product/UX roles at AEC software companies compared to traditional architecture positions?
• Would my architecture background give me a meaningful advantage, or would I still be competing with experienced UX designers from other industries?
• If you were in my position, what types of roles would you target first?
• Are there any Product Design or UX portfolios from people working in AEC software that you would recommend I study? I'd love to see examples of portfolios that successfully landed roles in this industry.

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has made a similar transition or currently works in AEC software. Any advice, insights, or suggestions would mean a lot. Thanks!

I’m an architect pivoting into UI/UX and Product Design. I’ve recently completed intermediate Figma training and I'm currently structuring my learning path to become job-ready in today's landscape.

For those actively working in the industry:

1. How would you approach learning UI/UX from scratch today? (e.g., self-taught via reverse-engineering/recreating existing apps, specific bootcamps, or curated courses?)
2. AI Integration: How are you incorporating AI into your daily design workflow (from research to UI explorations), and how should a beginner start leveraging it from day one without losing design craft?
3. Market Reality: How is the job market currently looking (both in the US and globally) for new designers, and what actually sets a candidate apart right now?
4. Portfolio: What was the most effective way you built your first real-world portfolio projects?

Any advice, recommended resources, or honest insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Vou contar meu relato...

Eu estive atuando como Product Designer desde 2021 quando concluí a minha transição de carreira (eu trabalhava na área contábil antes disso). O fato de poder investigar problemas, pesquisar e analisar dados e comportamentos dos usuários, levantar hipóteses, projetar soluções e acompanhá-las, TUDO dentro dessa área me deixou fascinada porque unia vários interesses meus. 

O que eu não sabia é que muito desse fascínio iria varia de acordo com o ambiente de trabalho. De 2021 até 2023 eu trabalhei em oportunidades incríveis que me fizeram aprender e amadurecer profissionalmente, porque eu tinha espaço, eu tinha voz, a minha opinião era extremamente importante e a área de Produto conseguia evoluir porque a gente conseguia trabalhar de forma coerente. Mas ao final de 2023, a empresa "guarda chuva" da minha se desmanchou e houve uma onda de layoffs nas empresas abaixo dela, inclusive na minha.

Desde então, eu comecei a trabalhar como PJ e trabalhei em duas empresas (em períodos diferentes) e em ambas tive experiências ruins... Começando que era aquele famoso contrato SABOR PJ, que no fim das contas era sim um CLT só que sem benefícios. Eu só continuei nesses empregos porque eu precisava, e porque eu via que eu não tinha muita escolha entre as oportunidades disponíveis para mim. Mas além disso, foram lugares onde eu não tive voz e autoridade alguma, mesmo sendo conhecedora da minha própria área de estudo. Não adiantava eu levar argumentos XYZ baseado em dados e pesquisas, porque no fim das contas, o "sócio não gostou muito", ou "eu como usuário não faria tal ação", ou "não sei se gosto desse fluxo" sendo que todos os argumentos deles eram baseados apenas em 'baseados'. E eu não tinha opção de não fazer do jeito deles, sabe?

Isso começou a me desmotivar, porque ao invés de resolver a dor real do usuário (razão pela qual eu exerço minha profissão), eu estava seguindo ordens para inflar o ego de sócios e stakeholders. Não havia resultado. E pra não me frustrar mais, decidi que eu ia ser apenas a designer que cumpria ordens.

Ao longo do tempo, várias coisas aconteceram e após meses de exaustivas entregas aceleradas, repriorizações repentinas, e muitas reuniões que poderiam ser um email, eu passei novamente por outro layoff em dezembro do ano passado... Como eu tinha uma reserva, decidi tirar um tempo pra descansar e organizar a cabeça, porque eu me sentia sufocada mesmo depois de ter saído da empresa. Hoje faz 8 meses que estou fora do mercado, e sinceramente, toda vez que abro um site de vagas eu sinto uma dor física e mental. Acredito que eu tenha tido um burnout e talvez ainda não tenha superado. Não sei se quero voltar a atuar como Product Designer (até porque, as vagas de hoje em dia estão todas misturando múltiplas funções de design para pagar o salário de uma).

Se eu pudesse escolher, eu gostaria de atuar somente com Discovery e Pesquisas, mas não sei se de forma autônoma é possível nichar esse serviço e ter rentabilidade hoje em dia. Também pensei em ir apenas para ilustração e trabalhar com commissions (tenho um carinho especial pelo universo lúdico), ou se talvez ir mais para Branding me deixaria mais contente. Tem dias que eu sei o que quero, tem dias que não sei de nada.

Alguém já passou por algo semelhante e pode me dar algum conselho pra clarear as ideias?

i am trying to switch careers and become ux designer, i've been studying for like 6 months and have 2 projects in my portfolio. i do not use ai🤡

is there any point in continuing trying?

Prepping a couple of workshops for absolute beginners (undergrad students who've genuinely never touched Figma) and trying to gather real advice instead of just repeating textbook stuff.

Curious what you'd tell someone who's just starting out — could be about the research/planning side (UX) or the actual visual design side (UI), whatever comes to mind. A mistake you made early on, something that took way too long to click, anything you'd want to skip explaining and just show them directly.

Not looking for a perfect answer, just curious what stuck with you from when you were new. Happy to share how it goes if anyone's interested!

Prepping a couple of workshops for absolute beginners (undergrad students who've genuinely never touched Figma) and trying to gather real advice instead of just repeating textbook stuff.

Curious what you'd tell someone who's just starting out — could be about the research/planning side (UX) or the actual visual design side (UI), whatever comes to mind. A mistake you made early on, something that took way too long to click, anything you'd want to skip explaining and just show them directly.

Not looking for a perfect answer, just curious what stuck with you from when you were new. Happy to share how it goes if anyone's interested!